A Cardano block is a collection of transactions that are grouped together and verified as a unit. It's similar to a page in a ledger. Each block contains a hash, which is a unique cryptographic code that identifies the block and its contents. Once a block is created, it's added to the blockchain, which is a public, distributed database. This process is known as block production. The creation of new blocks is carried out by staking pools, which are groups of individuals who contribute their ADA to secure the network. Blocks play a crucial role in the Cardano network by recording transactions, ensuring security, and providing a historical record.
Block 2715297 Details
Epoch: 125 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2716698 epoch_slot_no: 16698 block_no: 2715170 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 2674 time: 2019-06-14 18:30:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x56aa95cb992f041fa73ef7819f0ae2e02898652987cf4d1479d40078b0c40780Block Operator
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